Relax from face to toe
The trick should not only work in bed at home, but almost everywhere. It’s not the sleeping position that matters, it’s the face. It is the epicenter of our emotions, explains the military expert: “Whoever relaxes his face signals the rest of his body to relax as well.” So: close your eyes and relax your jaw muscles, your tongue and your mouth one after the other.
Now proceed step by step with the rest of your body: consciously relax your shoulders and neck, then your arms and hands. The expert explains: Once the upper body is slack, you are almost asleep. Next up are the legs. First relax your right thigh, then your calf and foot. Then do the same with your left side.
Finally, stop the merry-go-round of thoughts
Now, according to the military expert, there is only one step missing to fall asleep: bringing your own thoughts to a standstill: “Imagine that you are lying on a comfortable couch in a completely dark room. Hold on to this picture for ten seconds. If that doesn’t work, repeat the words “Don’t think, don’t think” to yourself over and over again.” This technique takes a little practice, but after six weeks, 96 percent of users are said to be able to fall asleep within two minutes.